Tennessee Tenant Rights Explained
Summary
The user is facing a landlord-tenant issue in Tennessee. The user claims to have a verbal agreement with the previous landlord about the rent amount and duration of stay. The new landlord, who inherited the property, wants to evict the user and increase the rent. The user also had to give up his pets due to the eviction. In Tennessee, verbal agreements can be legally binding, landlords cannot increase rent during the lease term unless allowed by the lease, and landlords cannot force tenants to get rid of pets unless specified in the lease. The user was advised to contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee for assistance.Full Conversation
Is there a way I could talk to you please there is so much to type please understand (*)-*-*
I'm sorry, Todd, but as an online service, we can't make phone calls. However, we can continue to communicate here. Could you please tell me more about your tenant issue?
Okay I just spent * minutes typing this to another law firm I have no money not even one dollar in my banking account is overdrawn I'm on SSI
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Todd. In Tennessee, landlords have certain rights and responsibilities. Could you please provide more details about the issue with your tenant so I can provide more specific information?
I've lived here 11 years paid my rent on time I'm was the only one that did they have multiple rentals properties. I have a mutual friend that went with me besides my wife at the time the mutual friend was a friend of them my old landlord and a friend of me too. I rip the least agreement up but it was said that we could rent this place for $* a month as long as we want rent will never go up we could stay til we die there they love me I was and had great with them even the witnessed I was true to my words.my first of all there were two old landlord one everything was up front and and all agreed to the terms this place was paid for they were just renting out me as long I want just recently almost year ago one of the girls landlord died the other lady still alive she the one that collected the rent love the way I was taking care of the place
It seems you're facing a landlord-tenant issue. In Tennessee:
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding.
- Rent increase is not allowed if agreed upon.
- Landlord's death doesn't terminate lease.
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice. Legal Aid of East Tennessee might help: (*) *-*.
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding.
- Rent increase is not allowed if agreed upon.
- Landlord's death doesn't terminate lease.
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice. Legal Aid of East Tennessee might help: (*) *-*.
But I tried for section * and got it she told me since there was a new landlord and it was will to her she has the right to kicked me out it didn't matter what was said to me my wife and a mutual friend of us what saying the sister that got the will place this one she in real estate lives about hour away want me out she convinced people mean the old landlord and her relatives live around since my rent was so cheap that I was supposed to put a new roof on this place new decks on this place I fell threw the back one that's how bad it is even a new ac unit it's all because of greety she wants the whole apple and then some. She tried to get her sister before she died to go up on the rent she told us that her sister was putting her up to it om telling she hateful and it's greety she wants from me paying $* a month to $*,* a month it doesn't matter all the work I done to place cleaning the fence rows off on * or more acres pond re dugg there almore to tell you
In Tennessee, landlords cannot evict tenants without a valid reason. If you have a verbal agreement, it may be legally binding. However, proving this can be challenging.
- Landlords cannot increase rent during the lease term unless the lease allows it.
- Landlords must provide a safe and habitable home.
Contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee for assistance: (*) *-*.
- Landlords cannot increase rent during the lease term unless the lease allows it.
- Landlords must provide a safe and habitable home.
Contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee for assistance: (*) *-*.
I had a cow, three goats and * cats and two dogs I had to get rid of all the animals except the dogs because she kick me out o have them away
In Tennessee, landlords cannot force tenants to get rid of pets unless specified in the lease. If you didn't violate any lease terms, you may have a case. Contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee: (*) *-*.
No I telling the truth the old landlord agreed to everything that the new landlord the will sister doesn't like me because I told that's was the agreement we had with old landlord it's because I just was paying $* rent she didn't like it. And she said she wasn't fixing the place up til home she wants $*,* a month I have proof a witness to this agreement if she tells the truth because I say that because she gets hay off her other property * acres I have a lot to say . I just want to live I only have my dogs left I can't afford anything that will allowed dogs and 40 years of tools to do any job out there. I need help butt don't have any money can you help me please please
In Tennessee, landlords cannot:
- Evict without a valid reason
- Increase rent during the lease term unless allowed by the lease
- Fail to provide a safe and habitable home
If you have a witness to your agreement, they could be crucial in your case. Contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee for assistance: (*) *-*.
- Evict without a valid reason
- Increase rent during the lease term unless allowed by the lease
- Fail to provide a safe and habitable home
If you have a witness to your agreement, they could be crucial in your case. Contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee for assistance: (*) *-*.
I understand what you're saying butt how can I fight the landlord there millionaire and cousin behind of hers is millionaire too
In Tennessee, your financial status doesn't affect your rights as a tenant. If you believe your rights have been violated, you can take legal action. Legal Aid of East Tennessee can provide assistance even if you can't afford a lawyer: (*) *-*.
For what I told you and a lot more to say you think i have a case I have no money
Based on the information you've provided, you may have a case. However, I'm not a lawyer and this isn't legal advice. Please contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee for assistance: (*) *-*. They can provide legal help even if you can't afford it.
Thank you God bless you because I almost ready to give life up because what I've threw this year I go to church January of this year I had COVID bad ambulance came and got me they dropped me on the floor didn't report it I got a divorce at beginning of April end of April had major back surgery two rods * screws and claps and had to give my animals up and being kicked out
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
It wouldn't happen if I have to give everything up and people lying and give up because of greety I be okay if it works out but finding someone to help may save me
I'm really sorry that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
Thank you
You're welcome, Todd. Please reach out to Legal Aid of East Tennessee at (*) *-*. They can provide legal help even if you can't afford it. Also, don't hesitate to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional.